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Kimono :Kyoto to Catwalk
Kimono :Kyoto to Catwalk
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Published:
18 February, 2020
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Shortlisted for the Textile Society of America's R.L. Shep Award 2020.
The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination.
The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the seventeenth century. Beautifully illustrated, the book features over 250 kimono and kimono-inspired garments from the V&A and collections around the world, revealing its sartorial influence on pop stars from David Bowie to Bjoerk and examining the ways in which fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen have reworked its legacy.
The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination.
The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the seventeenth century. Beautifully illustrated, the book features over 250 kimono and kimono-inspired garments from the V&A and collections around the world, revealing its sartorial influence on pop stars from David Bowie to Bjoerk and examining the ways in which fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen have reworked its legacy.
Prizes
Short-listed for Textile Society of America's R.L. Shep Award 2020
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781851779925 |
| ISBN10 | 1851779922 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 2260 g |
| Product Dimensions | 248 x 318 x 37 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | V & A Publishing |
| Format | hardback |
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Media Reviews
The ground covered in the book and accompanying exhibition is vast: rich food for thought and glorious artistry to admire. Hettie Judah, iNews, 27th April 2020
Starred Review, Library Journal, Lindsay King, October 11th 2021
Selected as one of the Asian Art Newspaper's books of the year, 2020
This book would be a cherished gift to a reader who has an interest in fashion history, Vanessa Recine, The Journal of Dress History, Volume 5, Issue 5, Late Autumn 2021
Author's Bio
Anna Jackson is the Keeper of the Asian Department at the V&A.